Chapter 109: Dare Not Touch You?

Although Lu Han and his group might have the advantage, Tan Jun did not believe they dared to do anything to him.

Handing over Princess Qingcheng was out of the question. It had taken considerable effort to trap her, and if she were to turn against the princess, the matter would surely shock the imperial capital. The Flying Serpent Sect had no immediate plans to go to war with the Murong royal family.

Tan Jun and his comrades obviously could not deal with Lu Han and the others alone, but they were not worried that Lu Han would reveal this incident. As long as Princess Qingcheng died without witnesses or acknowledgment, the Murong royal family would not declare war merely on suspicion. However, if the princess were set free, that would be a different matter. Such an open provocation against the Murong royal family would never be tolerated.

“Young Sect Leader, don’t put me in a difficult position. I must take the princess today. Surely you don’t think you can stand against an elder like me?” Lu Han said, pointing at the strange man.

Tan Jun naturally caught the implication in Lu Han’s words and teased, “Taking her away isn’t impossible—unless you want to get past me first. But do you dare?”

Unlike when the lord of Qingcheng secretly came to the Land of Chaotic Souls, Tan Jun’s plan this time had the full backing of his father, the sect master of the Flying Serpent Sect. That meant the entire sect was aware of this matter. Even if Lu Han killed him, the Flying Serpent Sect’s forces stationed in the Land of Chaotic Souls would investigate thoroughly. It was highly likely they would pin the blame on Lu Han and his group.

“Kid, don’t say I didn’t warn you. This operation is known by the whole Flying Serpent Sect. If you dare lay a hand on me, you won’t leave this Land of Chaotic Souls alive. And it’s not just you—your entire clan could face a devastating blow in an instant. I think you’d better think this through carefully,” Tan Jun said with narrowed eyes, somewhat relaxed, as if already picturing Lu Han and his companion retreating in defeat.

“Hmph, two reckless fools. When I return to the Flying Serpent Sect, I’ll investigate your backgrounds thoroughly and send men to wipe you out immediately. You even dare interfere with the affairs of the young sect leader—how arrogant!” A murderous aura surged out, though Tan Jun hid it well.

“Young Sect Leader, is that a threat? Do you really think I’m afraid to act?” Lu Han said coldly.

By now, Lu Han knew there was no room for kindness. Even if they retreated now and abandoned this matter, it would only bring more trouble later.

“If we rescue the princess and the royal family finds out, the Flying Serpent Sect will be in trouble,” Lu Han thought to himself.

Of course, since Princess Qingcheng had helped the Lu family, Lu Han felt compelled to act clearly—enmities and debts must be settled.

“Hahaha… Even a King-level expert wouldn’t dare easily sway me. And you think you can?” Tan Jun laughed wildly, his laughter filling the entire cave.

At that moment, Princess Qingcheng’s heart chilled. As a princess of the royal family, she had been exposed to palace intrigues since childhood, maturing earlier than ordinary girls.

She understood the situation clearly. Even if Lu Han retreated now, she would not blame him.

“Hmph, a true man knows what to do and what not to do. Today, I must take the princess, and I really have to make a move against you, young sect leader of the Flying Serpent Sect!” Lu Han declared.

“How dare you!!!” Tan Jun shouted.

Lu Han ignored him, walked over to the strange man, and whispered something softly into his ear.

“Hmm?”

The strange man paused his movements, a gleam of desire lighting his eyes. He tossed aside the large pancake he had been holding and strode toward Tan Jun and his four companions.

At that moment, Tan Jun felt as if he was facing a drawn sword.

A faint smile curved Lu Han’s lips. He hadn’t said much, just told the strange man to take down the people in front of him, then go roast some meat for him.

Though the strange man’s soul had been severely damaged, instinct seemed to make him especially fond of food, and he was capable of simple communication. However, he could no longer remember who he was, unless someone healed his soul with a rare elixir.

Originally, Lu Han wasn’t confident. When the strange man had killed the Flying Serpent Sect elder Jiang Yuan before, it seemed he was angry that Jiang Yuan had disturbed him while he was searching for food from Lu Han. Lu Han had thought that even if he knew the princess had been captured, he alone couldn’t rescue her—and might lose himself in the process.

He just happened to think of the strange man. Although powerful, Lu Han didn’t know if he was reliable. He tried it immediately, and it seemed mentioning food restored some of the strange man’s consciousness.

Lu Han hadn’t expected it to go so smoothly. He had previously used this to make the strange man instantly defeat the four Flying Serpent Sect disciples.

“What!” Tan Jun was shocked as the strange man charged forward.

“You four, what are you waiting for? Stop him!”

Though they knew they were no match, the four had no choice but to obey the young sect leader’s command.

“Water Serpent Seal!”

“Spirit Serpent Palm!”

“Wild Serpent Frenzy!”

“Fierce Serpent Emerges!”

The four unleashed their signature techniques. From previous battles, they knew this opponent was on a completely different level. If they didn’t give it their all, they might not even get a chance to strike.

A palm print and a fist print, accompanied by two serpent shadows, surged toward the strange man. The serpents’ mouths seemed ready to swallow him whole.

“Yin!”

A sword-like sound rang out from the strange man.

The two serpent shadows were severed at the waist.

Then, in the blink of an eye, the fist and palm struck the strange man’s body.

“Bang!”

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